Backdoor Cut Show: A Memphis Grizzlies Fan Podcast

The Memphis Grizzlies returned from the All-Star break with a convincing win over Washington, followed by a disappointing last-second loss to Denver, and a Sunday Stinker Special. Despite the 1-2 week, reasons to be optimistic remain aplenty! 

Rich, Zak, and Mase get together to hand out grades to the Grizzlies rotation players after the Grizzlies completed their 32-game, first half of the season. They also hit on All-Star Weekend and open a Top Shot pack. 

The married guys get together on Valentine's Day to discuss the recent play of Ja Morant and recap the last week of NBA hoops in Memphis. The Grizzlies suffered two tough losses and got a much needed W thanks to 23 3-pointers vs the Hornets. Stats, random thoughts, just Grizz talk!!

The crew reconvenes for the first time since Chief's wedding to discuss the Grizzlies win over the Spurs, the logjam on the wing, and Desmond Bane leading the league in 3pt percentage. The guys also discuss Ja's clutch play and over superstardom, before discussing trading away a main piece of the current team. The show is closed out with the guys giving their picks the 4 games slated for this week. #GrizzNation 

Mason and Rich take you through the past week, which saw the Grizzlies go 3-0 extending their win streak to 4. They talk about positive developments throughout the week, injury updates, and how much fun it is to have Ja back. Oh yea, did we mention the rookies are hoopin?!?!

Sam and Mason talk all things Grizz, including their latest win over the shorthanded nexts. The duo discusses lineup combinations, some things that they like and dislike from the past few games, praise the rooks, and end the show with hot topics from around the League.

- Grizzlies fall to Lakers in Marc Gasol's return home

- Player and team trends so far this season

- We provide an update on where the Grizzlies record stands compared to our pre-season predictions to this point

- Many minutes were spent lamenting the ambiguity of the Grizzlies' injuries

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Part 2 of the annual tradition of the guys giving their over/under predictions. This episode will tackle the Western Conference. To hear their takes on the East, check out episode 95.

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In part two of this mega offseason episode, the guys talk the Grizzlies roster and discuss how they think many of the teams around the league did in the past few weeks.

You can find part 1 in the Backdoor Cut Show feed.

Zak and Sam are joined by Keith Parish, host of multiple Nashville-based NBA podcasts (Fastbreak Breakfast & Grits and Grinds). They cover down on Keith’s favorite Grizzlies memories, Buddy Hield trades, Brandon Clarke ceiling, and the bucket list experience that is the NBA Summer League.

Hollinger's newest nerd metric, DMelt's market, and trading for splashy guards. Even some Dillon slander. All with Locked on Grizz's Shawn Coleman

In this episode, The Backdoor Cut Crew gives their season grades for Grizzlies Head Coach, Taylor Jenkins. Afterwards they provide updates on key offseason dates and give their thoughts on how it will take place. They close the show with mock drafting the top 3 picks for November's NBA Draft.

Rich (@Watchu__Mead) and Mason (@barnburnerslim) chop it up following AD's game winner over the Nuggets. They hit on Joe Cowley not voting Ja Morant for ROTY, and his piss poor reasoning. They also talk about the Conference Finals matchups and update their series predictions.

The Grizzlies play their first public basketball in months with scrimmages against the Sixers, Rockets, and Heat. There are plenty of shenanigans going on inside the NBA bubble. The guys discuss their favorite content creators from Orlando. Sam goes in depth on Ja's newfound muscle. Finally, the crew doles out their NBA season awards.

The guys talk NBA return to play, the Grizzlies' schedule, and who should be the 5th starter. Also, Zion looks shredded.

The guys get together to discuss current events and Rich gives his insight during the most impactful 45 minutes of the Backdoor Cut to date. Finally, a  wrap up with discussing the NBA return to play and what that means for Memphis.

With THE LAST DANCE streaming, new generations are seeking out the legacy of MJ. Roland already has it covered.

The guys take a trip down memory lane to discuss the players who made the biggest impact on them while wearing the blue and grey.